Archive: 23/01/2015

Fewer kindergarteners skip vaccinations under California law

Fewer California parents opted out of vaccinations for their children entering kindergarten last year following the adoption of a law that makes it harder to go without the shots, state figures show.

Jan 23, 2015

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FDA approves second vaccine against meningitis strain

Federal health regulators have approved a second vaccine to prevent a strain of bacteria that can cause deadly cases of meningitis.

Jan 23, 2015

Should hospitals keep cardiac catheterization labs open on weekends?

For patients experiencing non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS), a rapid invasive strategy (within 24 hours) using coronary angiography and other interventions is beneficial for high-risk as well as ...

Jan 23, 2015

Small study shows beetroot juice improves exercise function of COPD patients

A Wake Forest University study to investigate the effects of acute beetroot juice ingestion on the exercise capacity of COPD patients shows some promise, but a larger clinical trial is needed to verify results.

Jan 23, 2015

Five percent of seniors discharged from ER admitted within days

(HealthDay)—Nearly 5 percent of older Medicare beneficiaries seen in the emergency department have a hospital inpatient admission within seven days after discharge, according to a study published in the January issue of ...

Jan 23, 2015

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More variation in costs than outcomes of PCI in VA system

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the Veterans Affairs (VA) system, the variation in one-year risk-adjusted mortality is smaller than variation in risk-standardized costs, according ...

Jan 23, 2015

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May be room for improvement in U/S transducer hygiene

(HealthDay)—For endoluminal procedures relying on barrier protection to avoid contamination, permeability of materials may not always be considered, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of ...

Jan 23, 2015

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Optimal gestational weight gain in obese moms may vary

(HealthDay)—For some obese women, gestational weight gain (GWG) below that recommended in the current guidelines may be advised to reduce the risk of certain adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to research published online ...

Jan 23, 2015

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Prophylactic antimicrobials overused in urologic surgery

(HealthDay)—Utilization patterns indicate that antimicrobial prophylaxis is overused for urological surgeries in the community practice setting, according to research published in the February issue of The Journal of Urology.

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Acute heart failure patients bounce back to ERs for complex reasons

A tool designed to assess what interferes with acute heart failure patients' ability to care for themselves after hospital discharge holds promise for improving patient outcomes and reducing readmissions to the hospital. ...

Jan 23, 2015

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Archive: 23/01/2015

Fewer kindergarteners skip vaccinations under California law

FDA approves second vaccine against meningitis strain

Should hospitals keep cardiac catheterization labs open on weekends?

Small study shows beetroot juice improves exercise function of COPD patients

Five percent of seniors discharged from ER admitted within days

More variation in costs than outcomes of PCI in VA system

May be room for improvement in U/S transducer hygiene

Optimal gestational weight gain in obese moms may vary

Prophylactic antimicrobials overused in urologic surgery

Acute heart failure patients bounce back to ERs for complex reasons

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